The Afternoon of a Faun

A woody chypre centered on opiated immortelle, dry leather, moss, and resinous warmth, balancing seductive fantasy with austere elegance. Best for evening or cooler weather, especially when a polished, distinctive presence is desired.

Etat Libre d'Orange

Perfumer: Ralf Schwieger

Etat Libre d'Orange ジ・アフタヌーン・オブ・ア・フォーン 100mL ボトル

The Afternoon of a Faun

A woody chypre centered on opiated immortelle, dry leather, moss, and resinous warmth, balancing seductive fantasy with austere elegance. Best for evening or cooler weather, especially when a polished, distinctive presence is desired.

Scent Development and Character

A woody chypre built around an almost opiated immortelle facet, with a dry leathery-mossy core and a shadowy resinous warmth. It moves between fantasy and austere elegance, feeling textured, dusk-lit, and slightly narcotic rather than sweet.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Best for evening or cooler weather, especially when a polished, distinctive presence is desired. Autumn/Winter. Sillage is Moderate projection with a refined, lingering trail. Longevity is Moderately long-lasting, often around 6–8 hours.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2012, this is presented as Eau de Parfum and credited to Ralf Schwieger. Classic ELDO rectangular bottle for the Eau de Parfum presentation.

Fragrance Structure